Scuba Diving try dive in Fuerteventura

The Atlantic has a second world. This two-hour try dive from La Lajita gives you a gentle introduction to scuba, with a 30-minute briefing, shore entry, and a personal guide beside you throughout. I like the very small groups, limited to four people, and the chance to see lava formations, rays, moray eels, octopuses, sea stars, and other Atlantic life without needing prior experience.

I also like the patient instruction. Andrea, Laura, Wiktor, and the wider team receive repeated praise for calm supervision and clear teaching in several languages. The main drawback is that the experience depends on sea and weather conditions, and photographs cost extra. You should also be comfortable with a moderate level of physical activity before booking.

Key points at a glance

• Small groups of up to four: You get close supervision rather than a crowded lesson.
• A 30-minute safety briefing: You learn how to breathe through the regulator before entering the sea.
• Shore entry at La Jajita: The session begins from the coast, with no boat transfer required.
• Personal guide underwater: An instructor stays with you throughout the activity.
• Atlantic wildlife: Rays, moray eels, trumpet fish, doradas, octopuses, and sea stars may appear.
• Photos cost extra: You can see pictures after the session, but they are not included in the listed price.

What the $88.72 price gives you

At $88.72 per person, this is priced as a first experience rather than a full certification course. The fee covers the scuba equipment and an air-conditioned vehicle, along with the instruction and guided session. For someone curious about scuba but not ready to commit to a course, that makes the price fairly easy to justify.

The value comes from the personal supervision. A maximum of four people means the instructor can watch each person closely, adjust the pace, and help when the breathing equipment feels unfamiliar. That matters during a first attempt. The hardest part is often not the swimming. It is staying calm while breathing through a regulator and learning to move slowly underwater.

The price does not include pictures. You will have a chance to look at images after the session, which can be a nice way to remember the experience, but ask about the cost before agreeing to buy them. This is especially important if you are trying to keep the overall holiday budget under control.

The experience is offered in English. The instructors also have language skills in Polish, German, and Spanish, according to the information provided about Laura and Wiktor. That may help if English is not your first language, although you should confirm your preferred language when booking.

Meeting in La Jajita and getting ready

The meeting point is Kayaking Fuerteventura at C. Guatatiboa, 9, in La Jajita, Las Palmas, Spain. If you arrange pickup, the driver waits outside the reception. The activity ends back at the same meeting point, which keeps the day simple and avoids arranging a separate return journey.

Pickup is offered, but the supplied details do not specify the exact pickup area or schedule. Ask for those details before the day of the activity. The location is near public transportation, so you may have another way to reach the meeting point, but the exact route depends on where you are staying.

Once you arrive, allow time to meet the team and get organized. The total session lasts about two hours, so this is not an all-day commitment. That makes it easy to fit around a beach afternoon, a meal, or another short activity in southern Fuerteventura.

The first formal part is a 30-minute briefing. This is not filler. You learn how the equipment works, how to breathe through the regulator, and what to expect once you are in the water. If you feel nervous, use this time to say so. The staff’s patience is one of the most praised parts of the experience, and the briefing is the right moment to ask for a slower pace or extra explanation.

The 30-minute briefing and equipment lesson

Scuba equipment can look complicated when it is laid out on the shore. The briefing gives you a chance to understand each piece before you are asked to use it in the sea.

You will put on the equipment after the briefing, then enter the water from the shore. There is no boat ride mentioned, which is useful if you prefer to avoid a moving vessel or want to keep the session focused on the basics. A shore entry also lets you begin gradually instead of starting in open water.

The first water practice happens at the surface. You swim and get used to breathing through the regulator before going lower. This step-by-step approach is important. You are not expected to feel perfectly natural at once, and the guide remains with you as you adjust.

I would treat the first few minutes as a test of comfort, not a race to reach the bottom. Relax your shoulders, breathe steadily, and listen closely to the instructor. The team has been praised for adapting sessions to ability and weather, so speak up if you need more time.

Entering the Atlantic from the shore

Once you are comfortable at the surface, the guide gradually takes you lower. The wording of the experience suggests a slow descent rather than an immediate drop, which suits a first scuba session.

Your instructor accompanies you throughout. That is the central safety feature here. You are not being sent to explore alone or asked to remember a long list of instructions without help. The guide controls the pace and points out what is worth seeing.

The shore-based format can have one small limitation: conditions at the coast depend on weather and tides. The experience requires good weather, and poor conditions can lead to a new date or a full refund. That flexibility is useful, but it also means you should avoid planning the session as the one fixed highlight of a tightly packed day.

The activity requires moderate physical fitness. You do not need to be an expert swimmer based on the information given, but you should be ready to enter the sea, wear scuba equipment, swim on the surface, and follow instructions in the water. If you have concerns about your fitness or health, ask the provider before booking.

Lava formations and Atlantic sea life

The underwater route follows lava formations in the bay. These dark volcanic shapes give the seabed its character and create places where fish and other animals can be found.

The wildlife list is unusually appealing for a short introductory session. You might see rays, moray eels, sea stars, trumpet fish, doradas, and octopuses. Of course, marine life is never guaranteed, and conditions can change what you see. The experience itself makes clear that each outing is different.

Rays are often a memorable sight because of their smooth movement across the seabed. Moray eels can be harder to spot, with only part of the animal visible among rocks. Octopuses are also masters of hiding, so your guide’s eye matters. You may miss an animal while concentrating on your breathing, while the instructor notices it immediately.

The guide’s role is not only technical. They help you pay attention to the bay. That makes the session more than a lesson in equipment. You learn how to move gently, look closely, and notice the small life around the lava.

The water is in the Atlantic, not a controlled swimming pool, so do not expect every visit to offer the same visibility or animal sightings. The strongest part of the experience is the chance to explore with an instructor who knows where to look and can keep you relaxed while you do it.

Why the small group matters

With a maximum of four participants, the format feels personal. That number is particularly useful for beginners, since each person may need a different amount of time at the surface.

A larger class can leave you waiting while an instructor helps someone else. Here, the guide has fewer people to monitor. You still share the session, but the arrangement is much closer to private instruction than to a mass water activity.

The small group also helps if your confidence changes during the session. Some people settle quickly once they breathe through the regulator. Others need extra time. A guide working with only a few people can respond more easily without making you feel rushed.

The reviews supplied with the experience repeatedly praise patience, safety, and professional care. Andrea is singled out for especially strong instruction, while Laura and Wiktor receive praise for helping people feel comfortable in calm and rougher conditions. Their work has also included teaching people who later earned PADI certification, although this two-hour try session itself should not be confused with a certification course.

Staff, languages, and the tone of the session

The most consistent strength is the human side of the activity. The instructors are described as patient and attentive, with sessions adjusted to ability and weather. That is exactly what I want in a first scuba experience.

Andrea is named as an excellent instructor. Laura and Wiktor are noted as speaking Polish, English, German, and Spanish. If language support matters to you, mention it when arranging the session so the team can confirm who will guide you.

The tone appears friendly rather than formal. Several comments describe the experience as enjoyable, safe, and professionally managed. That combination matters. You want clear safety rules, but you also want an instructor who understands that a first session should feel exciting rather than intimidating.

There is one useful warning from the wider course experience: ask about optional costs before booking anything beyond this try session. A separate comment specifically raises extra charges for night scuba sessions. That warning may not apply to this introductory activity, but it is still sensible to confirm what is included if the team suggests adding another session or course.

Who will enjoy this most

This activity suits you if you are curious about scuba but do not want to sign up for a multi-day course. It also works well for a small group of friends who want to try something together without committing to a full qualification.

You should enjoy it if you like marine life, can manage moderate physical activity, and are willing to follow instructions carefully. It is a good match for someone who prefers a guided first attempt rather than trying to learn alone.

The experience may not suit you if you dislike wearing equipment, feel uncomfortable in the sea, or want a guaranteed wildlife encounter. It may also be a poor fit if your holiday schedule cannot tolerate a weather-related change.

Parents and older participants should not rely only on the broad statement that people of different ages can take part. The activity also lists moderate physical fitness as a requirement. Ask the provider about your specific circumstances before booking if age, health, or mobility is a concern.

Practical ways to prepare

Wear something suitable for a water activity and arrive ready for a session that includes swimming, equipment use, and a shore entry. The supplied details do not list a required packing list, so ask the provider what to bring before you go.

Listen closely during the briefing. The more comfortable you become with the regulator at the surface, the more attention you can give to the lava formations and marine life later.

Do not rush to descend. The guide will take you lower step by step, and a slower start is better than spending the session tense or distracted.

Ask about photographs before the activity begins. Pictures are not included in the price, and knowing the cost in advance prevents an awkward decision at the end.

Keep the rest of your day flexible. The session is scheduled for about two hours, but weather and sea conditions can affect plans. If you are arranging pickup, confirm the timing and pickup area in advance.

Cancellation and weather flexibility

You can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the local start time. Changes made less than 24 hours before the session are not accepted, and late cancellations are not refunded.

Good weather is required. If the provider cancels because conditions are poor, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. That is a fair policy for a sea-based activity, but it makes early booking and a flexible schedule wise.

Should you book the La Jajita try dive?

I would book this if you want a carefully supervised first taste of scuba and value close instruction over a large, fast-moving group. The combination of a 30-minute briefing, shore entry, personal guidance, and a maximum of four people gives beginners a strong start.

The price is reasonable for a one-time introduction because equipment and instruction are included. Just remember that photographs cost extra, the sea can change plans, and moderate physical fitness is expected.

Book it if Atlantic wildlife and patient teaching appeal to you. Skip it if you need guaranteed conditions or would rather stay completely on dry land. For the right person, this is a manageable way to find out if breathing underwater feels like a thrill or simply a very elaborate way to get wet.

FAQ

How long does the try dive last?

The activity lasts approximately two hours, including the briefing, equipment preparation, water practice, and guided session.

Where does the activity start and end?

It starts at Kayaking Fuerteventura, C. Guatatiboa, 9, 35627 La Jajita, Las Palmas, Spain. The activity ends back at the same meeting point.

Is pickup available?

Yes. Pickup is offered, and the driver waits outside the reception. The exact pickup details should be confirmed when booking.

Is scuba equipment included?

Yes. The price includes the use of scuba equipment and an air-conditioned vehicle.

Are photographs included?

No. Pictures are not included in the price. You can view photographs after the session, but any purchase cost should be confirmed separately.

How many people can join?

The activity has a maximum of four participants.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The activity requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor conditions, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.